AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Steps 8 and 9
Topic: Steps 8 and 9
Topic: Steps 8 and 9
Wednesday 18th January 2023
Join Polly P on Sober Cast as she explores Steps 8 and 9, highlighting the importance of making amends and forgiveness in recovery.
55 minutes
Empowering
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Healing
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Get the buttons here!Polly P: The Healing Journey of Steps 8 and 9
Step nine is the freedom step, and I'm grateful that I have a lot more freedom today than I did years ago.
Imagine sitting in a room where the air is thick with anticipation, and Polly P takes the stage to share her journey through Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Recorded at the Akron Homecoming in May 2012, Polly's story is a heartfelt exploration of making amends and the power of forgiveness in recovery.
She opens up about how these steps helped her mend broken relationships, particularly with her family, and how they played a pivotal role in her healing process. Polly’s candidness about her own struggles and triumphs makes her message relatable and inspiring. One of the standout points Polly makes is the importance of sponsorship in working through the steps. She credits her sponsor, Frank Honeycutt, for guiding her through the amends process.
According to Polly, having a sponsor who holds you accountable is crucial for genuine progress. Her personal anecdotes about making amends, especially with her father before he passed away, are touching and highlight the deep emotional work involved in these steps. Polly refers to Step 9 as the 'freedom step', emphasizing how making amends has granted her a sense of liberation and peace. She believes that forgiveness, both of others and oneself, is a key component of this step.
Polly’s insights into the transformative power of these actions are both profound and practical, offering listeners tangible advice on how to navigate their own recovery journeys. For anyone seeking recovery or supporting someone who is, Polly’s presentation on Sober Cast is a must-listen. Her experience underscores the importance of action in maintaining sobriety and provides a roadmap for those looking to heal and find freedom through the AA program.